Amitriptyline

BNF:
4.7.4.2
Status:
Green
Decision Date:
None
 

Comments

GREEN:

  • 2nd line option for prophylaxis of migraine.  (Decision date - September 2021)
  • 1st line off-label option for the treatment of chronic primary pain. Antidepressants can help with quality of life, pain, sleep and psychological distress, even in the absence of a diagnosis of depression. Review the efficacy and side-effects after 4-6 weeks. See Management of Non-malignant Chronic Pain in Primary Care for further details.  (Decision date - October 2021)

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